Concordia went toe-to-toe with the GPAC leading Jimmies on Saturday (Oct. 8) but couldn't overcome the 14th-minute goal from Aubree Gessel. The Bulldogs managed to limit Jamestown to four shots on goal in their 1-0 defeat.
An impressive strike from Savannah Andrews put the visitors in front in the second half, but the Bulldogs were unable to hold the advantage in a 2-1 loss to Morningside. Concordia dipped to 7-2-2 overall (2-2-2 GPAC).
Back in the win column, the Bulldogs look to carry over that momentum as they take on Morningside and Jamestown this week. Through 10 games, Concordia has outscored its opponents, 27-8.
A flurry of goals and a return to the win column was exactly what the Bulldogs were looking for. Two goals from Ellie Eason helped Concordia to a 5-0 victory over DWU, marking the 100th in Head Coach Thomas Goines' career.
For the first time in 2022, the Bulldogs have tasted defeat. They left Fremont with a 3-1 defeat despite owning an 18-7 advantage in the shot count. Grace Soenksen notched the lone goal for Concordia.
Following two draws last week, the Bulldogs are setting their sights on matchups with Midland and Dakota Wesleyan. Head Coach Thomas Goines' squad will attempt to extend its program record unbeaten streak to begin a season.
In a game the Bulldogs dominated, they couldn't find the back of the net and settled for a 0-0 draw with Northwestern. Concordia outshot the Red Raiders, 18-5, while completing a week with two ties.
In a physical clash that the visitors led for virtually the entire second half, the Bulldogs settled for a 1-1 draw at Dordt. Concordia got its lone goal from Ellie Eason while keeper Kalie Ward made six saves.
At 6-0, the Bulldogs have equaled a program record for the longest unbeaten run to begin a season. The Bulldogs will attempt to extend the winning streak this week as they take on Dordt and Northwestern in GPAC play.
After a slow start, Concordia exploded in the second half and blew out Mount Marty, 6-0, in its GPAC opener on Saturday (Sept. 17). Five different Bulldogs scored a goal as the team moved to 6-0 this season.
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